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NW suburban sports camps and tryouts

Posted October 28, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Wheeling Youth Basketball: Registration is being accepted for the Wheeling Park District Youth Basketball program. Ten divisions are offered for boys and girls in grades K-10 at an affordable rate. The program is designed to promote skill development and teamwork while allowing kids to enjoy the game. For information, call Ryan McCalley, (847) 465-2941 or wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Wheeling Fitness Center: Purchase an annual membership to the Wheeling Park District Fitness Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, during the month of October and get your pick of prizes, in addition to the benefits of exercise at a reasonable rate. Chooses on of three options: Five group fitness class passes; three 30-minute training sessions with a certified personal trainer; or a 13-month added to the membership at no cost. For information, (847) 465-2943 or wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Indoor Sprint Triathlon: Saturday, Nov. 21, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike ride and 15-minute run. Limited to the first 48 applicants registered. $29-$39. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Alligator Aquatics: Registration is being accepted for the Master Swim Team fall/winter season. The Master's team is open to all adult swimmers, who can swim 25 years of freestyle and 25 yards of backstroke efficiently. Focus is an individually adapted, multi-level, progressive program. Alligatoraquatics.org. or register@alligatoraquatics.org.

Palatine Park District: Volleyball and basketball leagues begin Jan. 9 and run through March 13, at Falcon Park Recreation Center. Volleyball leagues for grades three, four, five and six; basketball league for grades one and two. Registration will be taken at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St. or Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave. Registration forms and rosters can be downloaded from palatineparks.org/forms.html.

W.C.B.A. Travel Basketball: The World Class Basketball Association runs various travel teams and basketball camps for boys in grades five-high school. The association is currently scheduling evaluations for its 2010 Winter Travel Basketball program, which runs teams out of the Northwest Suburbs. If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation, visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or call (847) 879-6159.

Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournament: Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournaments, a nonprofit, runs basketball tournaments for boys and girls teams in grades fifth-high school. See the winter tournament schedule at starsoftomorrow.org. For informaiton, call (815) 519-6042 or tournamentdirector@starsoftomorrow.org.

Conant Feeder Boys Basketball: The Conant Feeder Boys Basketball program has announced tryout dates for the 2009-2010 winter season. The program is designed for boys in sixth-eighth grade, who have the desire to play basketball at Conant High School in the future. Players must live in the district to be eligible for these teams. For information, feederbasketball.org; e-mail coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or call (847) 879-6159.

Next Level Basketball - Eagles: Next Level Basketball Academy is forming teams for boy's winter basketball grades four-eight. Develop your games and play against high school feeder teams. For informaiton, (847) 508-2721 or NLBA1@yahoo.com.

Oct 29

Fremd Feeder Girls Basketball: Seventh grade 6-7:30 p.m.; eighth grade 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Harper College Wellness Center, Building M gym, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Feeder tryouts open to girls living in the Fremd High School district. Bring a 28.5 girls basketball and water. Visit fremdfeedergirls.com to download waiver/registration form. Bring waiver to tryouts. For informaiton, contact Mike, michaelf7575@aol.com

Hoffman Estates feeder girls basketball: Informational meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Addams Junior High School, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Girls fifth-eighth-grade, who live in the Hoffman Estates High School district and are interested in playing high school basketball, are invited to attend. For informaiton, Dave, (708) 502-8164 or djdolgach@yahoo.com.

Nov. 1

Next Level Basketball: Next Level Basketball is forming a boys fourth-eighth grade teams for the winter session, which runs from November through the end of February. For information, (847) 508-2721 or NLBA1@yahoo.com.

Nov. 2

Palatine Park District Panther Wrestling Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2-Wednesday, March 3, Fremd High School wrestling room, Palatine. Ages 7-14, under the leadership of Ralph Cortez, Fremd High School wrestling coach, can lean more about the sport. All levels welcome. $100-$150. For information, call Bill LaSchiva, (847) 560-3239.

Nov. 14

Boys and girls basketball: 9-9:45 a.m. Kindergarten; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. first and second grade, Saturdays, Nov. 14-Feb. 13, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Instructional program teaches the basics. $53-$63. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Nov. 15

Arlington Stallions Rugby: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, ArlingtonHeights AthletiCo facility, 88 S. Arlington Heights Road. Informational/early signup meeting for all potential players and family members. For middle and high school boys.

arlingtonstallionsrugby.com

Nov. 19

Palatine Turkey Trot: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, front of Building A. Two- or five-mile runs $23-$30. 100-yard Drumstick Dash Fun Run for Kids at 10 a.m. $5 includes T-shirt. Bring a nonperishable food item for the food pantry. Register before Thursday, Nov. 19. For information, (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.

Nov. 20

Youth Basketball League: South Barrington youth basketball leagues are available for boys and girls in first-eighth grade. Teams will be formed in late fall and games will be played form January through March 2010. All teams are headed by a volunteer coach and all players receive a participation trophy. Games are played on weekends, with one weekday practice. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 20. $110-$120. For information, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Nov. 24

Soccer camp: Tuesday, Nov. 24 and Wednesday, Nov. 25; Hat Trick Hockey, Palatine. 4:15-5:15 p.m. ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15 ages 7-9. $20. (847) 259-6890 for information.

Nov. 26

Turkey Trot: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Mount Prospect Golf Course, 600 See Gwun, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Jaycees 46th annual Turkey Trot. $15 for ages 15 and up; $5 for children 14 and under. Free parking. mountprospectjaycees.com/turkeytrot.

Nov. 27

Leftovers Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Two-on-two parent/child tournament. For grades six-eight with a parent, guardian or relative. $40-$60. George, (847) 891-1266 or parkfun.com.

Dec. 5

5K Chilly Chili Race: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 5, Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. 5K run and chili lunch. $31 before Monday, Nov. 30; $35 after.(847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Dec. 6

Hersey Feeder Basketball tryouts: 12:15-2:15 p.m. sixth grade; 2-4 p.m. seventh grade; and 4-5:45 p.m. eighth grade Sunday Dec. 6, Hersey High School, and 3:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Hersey Fieldhouse. Try to make both sessions. A meeting will be held immediately following tryouts for players, who have made the team, and their parents. Tom, (847) 253-9758 or tgarms22@hotmail.com.

Dec. 22

Basketball camp: Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23, Hat Trick Hockey, Palatine. 4:15-5:15 p.m. ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15 p.m. ages 7-9. $20. For information, (847) 259-6890.

Dec. 29

Soccer camp: Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30; Hat Trick Hockey, Palatine. 4:15-5:15 p.m. ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15 ages 7-9. $20. (847) 259-6890 for information.

Midwest Bass Busters: Bass fishing club is looking for new members at any experience level. No boat is necessary. Monthly meetings are held at The Where Else Lounge, Higgins Road and Lively Blvd., in Elk Grove Village. The club fishes one weekend a month from April-October. Call Len (847) 870-7070.